Parlay

36-08 30 Avenue, Queens, NY 11103

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Parlay has been inspected five times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average for Queens sits at 75, putting Parlay on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Jan 17, 2026

Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.

05A

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

04F

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Failure to make a good faith effort to inform smokers or electronic cigarette users of smoke-free air act ("sfaa") prohibitions

15-42

Workplace sfaa policy not prominently posted in workplace.

15-37

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Flavored tobacco products sold, offered for sale

15-21

Oct 24, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

06A

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Jun 26, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Feb 20, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

05D

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Parlay last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Parlay on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Parlay?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Parlay.

How does Parlay compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Parlay most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Parlay's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Parlay have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Parlay means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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